What a lovely story, ladies - your Bella's capacity for compassion is unmatched...really like how you handled Esme's ambivalence as well. I worked in a children's burn institute in Galveston, Texas, and still volunteer with pediatric burn victims through the Ronald McDonald House there - their stories of courage are like no others - I appreciate your creating a glimpse into their world when they become teenagers as they are often overlooked when they return to their communities and schools...well done!

This was an amazing read. I really really enjoyed it. I can see that it is a complete story but can see that it could go somewhere greater even with just one more chapter added to it. I really hope that you might consider it. Thanks for sharing! :D